Soccer: Fulham sunk by two personal targets at Burnley

BURNLEY, England (Reuters) – Burnley beat Fulham 2-1 at Turf Moor on Saturday thanks to 2 personal targets to make it three straight league wins for Sean Dyche’s facet and depart the guests deep in relegation hazard.

The Clarets received with no single shot of their very own on course and rode their luck in a typical scrap between two groups preventing in opposition to the drop, performed in chilly, windy and moist situations.

German worldwide Andre Schurrle put Fulham, with out an away win this season, forward in good vogue within the second minute, bringing down a protracted ball from Denis Odoi and blasting, first time, previous Tom Heaton.

However Burnley obtained again on degree phrases within the 20th minute when Jeff Hendrick’s low drive was was his personal web by Fulham defender Joe Bryan.

Three minutes later and Hendrick had pressured one other personal purpose — his drive headed in by Odoi to place the Clarets 2-1 up.

Fulham defender Calum Chambers headed in opposition to the bar simply earlier than the break — an indication of what was to come back from Claudio Ranieri’s facet within the second half.

Burnley defender James Tarkowski needed to clear a Luciano Vietto drive off the road shortly after the interval and Fulham had a lot of the strain after the break with out creating many clear-cut probabilities.

Other than some moments of high quality from teenage winger Dwight McNeil, Burnley relied on onerous work and lengthy balls. The three factors imply they transfer as much as 15th place, whereas Fulham are subsequent to backside on 14 factors, 5 factors from security.

“This era may be very unusual. We play effectively, we deserve minimal a draw,” mentioned Ranieri.

“The second half we play significantly better, transfer the ball shortly. They shoot at purpose two or 3 times and one time they save on the road. These episodes change the music,” added the Italian.

“There are good moments and unhealthy moments. We by no means quit, we proceed to consider that on the finish we can be protected.”

Dyche conceded his facet had been fortunate however felt they had been due some success.

“We’ve had a little bit of luck right this moment with the personal targets however we haven’t had a lot this season,” he mentioned.

The 9 factors from three video games, together with wins over West Ham and Huddersfield, has modified the temper at Turf Moor even when Dyche’s facet are nonetheless removed from away from hassle.

“It brings a sense. There are not any ensures however it’s a large shift for us. There may be nonetheless extra work to be executed. Each sport is necessary within the Premier League, irrespective of who you’re enjoying. Often it’s a must to play on proper till the final sport,” he mentioned.